Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. red food coloring
  • 6 peeled, sliced apples
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Boil to a syrup (about 5 minutes), 1 cup sugar, water and food coloring.
  • Place apples in greased shallow 8 x 12-inch pan and pour syrup over apples.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and stir in milk.
  • Drop 12 spoonfuls of dough on apples and make a dent in each.
  • Place in dented dough a mixture of sugar, cinnamon and melted butter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes in hot oven at 450°.
  • Serve warm with cream.